Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will engage all students in high-quality, relevant learning experiences so they will graduate with interpersonal, academic, and workforce skills to compete globally and contribute to society.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will be the best place to learn and work through excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness.

The WS/FCS Board of Education is composed of nine members who serve four-year terms that expire in 2026. These board members are Alexandré Bohannon, Robert Barr, Trevonia Brown-Gaither, Sabrina Coone, Leah Crowley, Deanna Kaplan, Susan Miller, Richard Watts, and Steve Wood.

The board selects a superintendent to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school system. Superintendent Tricia McManus began her tenure in 2021, after serving as Interim Superintendent since November 2020.

For the 2020-21 school year, the district’s proposed budget was $582.3 million, including capital projects and child nutrition. About 62% of that budget comes from the state; about 27% from Forsyth County; and the rest from federal and other sources.

The 2020-25 WS/FCS Strategic Plan includes five focus areas:

Student Achievement: Raise student achievement, close achievement gaps, and enable all students to take ownership of their learning.

Equity & Access:  Ensure equal and equitable access to quality instruction and strive to eliminate barriers to rigorous and diverse opportunities.  WS/FCS will provide quality instructional facilities and learning environments for all students.

Community Engagement:  Build and strengthen partnerships and communication with families, local businesses, educational organizations, community agencies and advocacy groups in order to engage families and community stakeholders in the entire educational process for all students.

Human Resources Development:  Recruit and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce that supports district goals to ensure excellence for all.

Climate & Safety:  Foster an inclusive climate that values the safety and well-being of all students, faculty and staff and fosters an environment that creates a sense of belonging.

For the 2024-25 school year, the first day of school is Monday, August 12, and the last day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20.

For the 2025-26 school year, dates have yet to be determined.